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Life Science Grade Level
Expectations (GLEs) |
The Cell
1. Compare prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells
2.
Identify and describe structural
and functional differences among
organelles
3.
Investigate and describe the
role of enzymes in the function
of a cell
4. Compare
active and passive cellular
transport
5. Analyze
the movement of water across a
cell membrane in hypotonic,
isotonic, and hypertonic
solutions
6. Analyze
a diagram of a developing zygote
to determine when cell
differentiation occurs
The Molecular Basis of Heredity
7. Identify the basic structure
and function of nucleic acids
(e.g., DNA, RNA)
8.
Describe the relationships among
DNA, genes, chromosomes, and
proteins
9. Compare
mitosis and meiosis
10.
Analyze pedigrees to identify
patterns of inheritance for
common genetic disorders
11.
Calculate the probability of
genotypes and phenotypes of
offspring given the parental
genotypes
12.
Describe the processes used in
modern biotechnology related to
genetic engineering
13.
Identify possible positive and
negative effects of advances in
biotechnology
Biological Evolution
14.
Analyze evidence on biological
evolution, utilizing
descriptions of existing
investigations, computer models,
and fossil records
15.
Compare the embryological
development of animals in
different phyla
16.
Explain how DNA evidence and
fossil records support Darwin’s
theory of evolution
17.
Explain how factors affect gene
frequency in a population over
time
18.
Classify organisms from
different kingdoms at several
taxonomic levels, using a
dichotomous key
19.
Compare characteristics of the
major kingdoms
20.
Analyze differences in life
cycles of selected organisms in
each of the kingdoms
21.
Compare the structures,
functions, and cycles of viruses
to those of cells
22.
Describe the role of viruses in
causing diseases and conditions
(e.g., AIDS, common colds,
smallpox, influenza, warts)
Interdependence of Organisms
23. Illustrate the flow of
carbon, nitrogen, and water
through an ecosystem
24.
Analyze food webs by predicting
the impact of the loss or gain
of an organism
25.
Evaluate the efficiency of the
flow of energy and matter
through a food chain/pyramid
26.
Analyze the dynamics of a
population with and without
limiting factors
27.
Analyze positive and negative
effects of human actions on
ecosystems
Matter, Energy, and Organization
of Living Systems
28. Explain why ecosystems
require a continuous input of
energy from the Sun
29. Use
balanced equations to analyze
the relationship between
photosynthesis and cellular
respiration
30.
Explain the role of adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) in a cell
31.
Compare the levels of
organization in the biosphere
System s and the Behavior of
Organisms
32.
Analyze the interrelationships
of organs in major systems
33.
Compare structure to function of
organs in a variety of organisms
34.
Explain how body systems
maintain homeostasis
35.
Explain how selected organisms
respond to a variety of stimuli
36.
Explain how behavior affects the
survival of species
Personal and Community Health
37.
Explain how fitness and health
maintenance can result in a
longer human life span
38.
Discuss mechanisms of disease
transmission and processes of
infection
39.
Compare the functions of the
basic components of the human
immune system
40.
Determine the relationship
between vaccination and immunity
41.
Describe causes, symptoms,
treatments, and preventions of
major communicable and
noncommunicable diseases
42.
Summarize the uses of selected
technological developments
related to the prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of
diseases or disorders
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